Kosher Jewish Recipes

Israeli Harissa Recipe

Harissa is a hot paste commonly found in Moroccan, Algerian, and
Tunisian homes and restaurants in Israel. It is a very delicious sauce to add
some spice to couscous or other North African culinary delights. Harissa is
also very nice when used with other dishes that are not specifically North
African. For information about other Middle Eastern spreads, click here.

Ingredients:

· 10-12 dried red chili peppers

· 3 cloves garlic, minced

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 2 tablespoons olive oil

· 1 teaspoon ground coriander

· 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds

· 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Preparation:
Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain. Remove
stems and seeds. In a food processor combine chili peppers, garlic, salt, and
olive oil. Blend. Add remaining spices and blend to form a smooth paste. Store
in air-tight container. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top to keep
fresh. Will keep for a month in the refrigerator.